1997 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon.
Complaints
60
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Hyundai Tiburon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
AIR BAGS
#24 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:4
#34 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:104,270 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 104,270 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 3 | 1 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 243,420 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — |
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